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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.80, 1,300.02 and 435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.80, 1,300.02 and 435.32 is: 652.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.80 : 1,300.02 = 435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.80/1,300.02 = 435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.80x = 1,300.02 × 435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.80x = 565,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,924.71/867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.14

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